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In which cases should you use a surrogate to have a baby?

By Mark P. Trolice MD, FACOG, FACS, FACE (gynecologist on Fertility CARE: The IVF Center).
Last Update: 09/03/2018

In general, the two reasons for the use of surrogacy are the absence or abnormality of the uterus or a medical contraindication.

Cases of absent/abnormal uterus:

  • MRKH syndrome. Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome is a disorder where the female is born with an underdeveloped or absent uterus and vagina.
  • History of hysterectomy – a surgery to remove the uterus
  • Multiple fibroid tumors of the uterus that cannot resolved by a surgery
  • Severe intrauterine scarring (Asherman’s syndrome) irreparable
  • A single male or gay male couple
  • Unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss or unsuccessful embryo implantations
  • Inability to develop the uterine lining (endometrium)

Cases of medical contraindications (relative and absolute):

  • A serious medical condition that worsens with pregnancy posing risk to mother and fetus
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Turner’s syndrome
  • Uterine cancer
 Mark P. Trolice
Mark P. Trolice
MD, FACOG, FACS, FACE
Gynecologist on Fertility CARE: The IVF Center
Mark P. Trolice, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FACE is Director of Fertility CARE – The IVF Center and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He is Board-certified in REI and OB/GYN, and maintains annual recertification. His colleagues select him as Top Doctor in America® annually, one among the top 5% of doctors in the U.S.
Florida license: ME 78893
Gynecologist. Mark P. Trolice, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FACE is Director of Fertility CARE – The IVF Center and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He is Board-certified in REI and OB/GYN, and maintains annual recertification. His colleagues select him as Top Doctor in America® annually, one among the top 5% of doctors in the U.S. Florida license: ME 78893.